Chapter 702 A series of interconnected schemes, endless calculations
It's a spark!
The spark that ignited the cholera epidemic!
She had overlooked one thing: the deposed crown prince's family ate and drank the same things, so why were the two adults, the deposed crown prince and the deposed crown princess, dead, while their three children were still alive?
Is it really just because children have small appetites that they ingest less toxins?
Furthermore, Mu Jin clearly stated that it would take at least three months for the three children to completely eliminate the toxins, and indeed, the three children were poisoned and unconscious for three days.
However, the three children were full of energy as soon as they woke up. They could cry and run around, full of vitality. There was not a trace of weakness after being poisoned.
Now, in less than a month, Li Rui and Li Ze have both recovered completely. They are now able to study literature and martial arts, and engage in high-intensity training without any difficulty. Their physical fitness is in no way inferior to Qiao Zhan's.
So, were the three children really poisoned?
Qiao Qinghe had just begun to have a doubt when she immediately dismissed it.
It's likely true that the three children were poisoned; otherwise, the imperial physicians wouldn't have been unable to diagnose it.
Therefore, the only explanation is that the three children must have been tampered with before being poisoned, or given medication to inhibit the spread of the poison, to ensure they could hold on until Hibiscus arrived.
When she saw the unintentional hatred in Li Rui's eyes, something flashed through her mind.
She didn't catch it at the time.
It wasn't until she saw the healthy, determined, and diligently practicing martial arts brothers, Li Rui, that Qiao Qinghe finally remembered.
If Li Sanqi's changes over the past two years were all instigated by Min Ji, then how could Min Ji's scheming be limited to only Li Sanqi?
They poisoned the deposed crown prince and his wife, sparing the lives of their three children and planting seeds of hatred in their hearts.
When the hatred in their hearts grows into a towering tree, that will be the time when they stir up trouble.
Therefore, from the very beginning, Min Ji never intended to get rid of the three children!
That's why the three children were "lucky" enough to survive!
To achieve all this, the most essential element is Mu Jin's miraculous medical and poison skills!
Thinking of this, a murderous intent surged in Qiao Qinghe's eyes.
In the end, Mu Jin still betrayed her trust!
Perhaps, from the very beginning, Mu Jin was never truly loyal to her!
He was lurking around her, probably to make things easier!
Come to think of it, through her, Mu Jin successfully got involved with Li Sanqi and rightfully became a tool in Li Sanqi's hands.
Behind her back, they poisoned Emperor Xiaozhao, the Empress Dowager, and the family of the deposed crown prince...
When the truth comes out, those who know will say that Mu Jin was instructed by Li Sanqi.
Those who don't know the truth might think that everything Mu Jin does is at her behest!
Qiao Qinghe suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
When Min Ji was scheming against Li Sanqi, did he also scheme against himself from the very beginning?
The day Li Sanqi is utterly disgraced will probably also be the day she dies!
What a cunning Min Ji! His schemes are so vicious, one thing leading to another, and they seem endless!
The thought that Min Ji was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to leap out and bite her at any moment sent chills down Qiao Qinghe's spine.
And hibiscus.
They originally thought that keeping her under their noses would prevent her from continuing to work for Min Ji.
But heaven knows how much Qiao Qinghe regretted it at that moment!
Because she didn't know if Mu Jin had already left a hidden hand in the Qiao family, or if she had already done something to her and the people around her without her noticing.
Mu Jin is a truly dangerous person who can kill without leaving a trace!
so……
"Zhuxi!"
Qiao Qinghe dismissed the servants in the house and summoned Zhuxi.
"Madam, what are your orders?"
Zhu Xi knelt on one knee and greeted him respectfully.
"Inform the Emperor that Min Ji might be the patriarch of the Zhong family, Zhong Hao, and also about Mu Jin..."
Halfway through her sentence, Qiao Qinghe changed her mind again.
"Never mind, I'll write a secret letter, and you can send it to the palace for me."
"Yes," Zhu Xi replied, bowing and standing to the side to wait.
Qiao Qinghe hurriedly asked A Shuang to serve her pen and ink, and wrote down in detail all her matters in the letter, including Li Sanqi being manipulated by Min Ji, Min Ji's scheming against Li Rui and his sister, Zhong Hao's speculation that he might be Min Ji, and the role that Mu Jin played in all of this.
After writing the letter, Qiao Qinghe sealed it and handed it to Zhuxi.
He then added carefully, still not entirely at ease, "Remember, you must entrust this letter to a trustworthy person to ensure it reaches His Majesty."
Zhu Xi nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Madam, Zhu Xi will definitely complete the mission."
"Go quickly and come back quickly."
"yes."
Zhu Xi responded and left.
Little did she know that she was being secretly watched when she left the Qiao residence.
After Zhu Xi left, Qiao Qinghe always felt inexplicably uneasy.
In the past, Zhuxi always kept a low profile, sending messages to the palace quietly and returning quietly.
Qiao Qinghe didn't even know if Zhu Xi had ever left.
But today, watching Zhu Xi's departing figure, Qiao Qinghe felt an urge to call him back.
This feeling came out of nowhere and made her panic.
But she trusted Zhuxi's abilities, and despite her unease, she still sent her out of the mansion to deliver the message.
After all, it's just delivering a letter; it's not like they're going to do anything dangerous.
However, after waiting from morning until noon, from noon until afternoon, and until evening, when Zhuxi still hadn't returned, Qiao Qinghe's anxiety finally reached its peak.
"Zhuxi? Zhuxi, are you there?"
After countless calls to Zhuxi went unanswered, Qiao Qinghe finally realized that Zhuxi had truly not returned.
As Qiao Qinghe called Zhuxi's name again and again, her expression growing increasingly anxious, A Shuang, who was by her side, felt inexplicably flustered.
But she still had to comfort her, "Madam, don't worry, Zhuxi might have been delayed by something."
Qiao Qinghe slowly shook her head and said in a heavy tone, "No! Something must have happened to her!"
Ah Shuang's heart skipped a beat, and she wanted to say something more.
Then Qiao Qinghe said firmly, "Send someone to the Painting Corner Tower to find Manager Wu and ask him if Zhuxi has been there."
The Painted Corner Tower was a secret guard organization belonging to Emperor Xiaozhao that Qiao Qinghe knew of.
Although I don't know who Zhuxi used to pass messages to, it's always good to ask Huajiaolou.
Ah Shuang was not only delayed, but also hurriedly went out to make arrangements.
Because the Qiao residence and the Painting Corner Tower were both located in the southern part of the city, the people sent there returned quickly.
However, the result brought back was that Manager Wu was not found.
The staff in the building said that Manager Wu was not here.
The first clerk said he would ask for him, but the new clerk said that Manager Wu was not here.
The servant recounted his experience at the Painted Corner Tower in detail.
Qiao Qinghe frowned, dismissed the servant, and after much deliberation, decided to make the trip herself.
"Prepare the carriage; I want to go to the Painted Corner Tower myself."
Ah Shuang's expression changed, and she quickly tried to dissuade her, saying, "Madam, it's getting late, and it might not be safe to go out now. Why don't I run the errand for you?"
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